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C474 TPD

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,680 mi
Last recorded121,680 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC474 TPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 121,680 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 121,601 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 116,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 112,403 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 112,368 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 109,253 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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C474 TPD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 118,246 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C474 TPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C474 TPD registered?

C474 TPD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 May 1986.

Is C474 TPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C474 TPD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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